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# 6 meter timed hop test | # 6 meter timed hop test | ||
The hop tests measure the power and strength of the unaffected leg to the affected leg, working out a limb symmetry index (LSI) | |||
== Evidence == | == Evidence == | ||
It is recommended that an athlete has to score >90% on the tests to have a reduced risk of reinjury or injury. Quality of take-off and landing mechanics should also be assessed, on top of quantitive scores. | |||
== Population used == | == Population used == | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 10 June 2018
Original Editor - Yvonne Yap
Top Contributors - Yvonne Yap, Nupur Smit Shah, Wanda van Niekerk, Fasuba Ayobami, Kim Jackson, Lucinda hampton and Kirenga Bamurange Liliane
Objective[edit | edit source]
A series of hop tests are routinely used in the assessment for return to sports post-injury, be it an ankle sprain or anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
- Single hop test
- Triple hop test
- Crossover hop test
- 6 meter timed hop test
The hop tests measure the power and strength of the unaffected leg to the affected leg, working out a limb symmetry index (LSI)
Evidence[edit | edit source]
It is recommended that an athlete has to score >90% on the tests to have a reduced risk of reinjury or injury. Quality of take-off and landing mechanics should also be assessed, on top of quantitive scores.
Population used[edit | edit source]
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